"There are no current plans to ban VPNs, but nothing is off the table when it comes to keeping children safe, a tech minister has said. Baroness Liz Lloyd warned there was limited evidence on children's use of VPNs, or virtual private networks, which can help internet users bypass UK internet rules and filters. She saw off a Lords motion to regret Ofcom's Protection of Children Codes of Practice, written as part of the under-fire Online Safety Act 2023."
"It also places a duty on technology firms to steer some children away from accessing content inciting hatred and bullying material. Lord Clement-Jones warned there were immediate concerns around implementation of the Online Safety Act. The Liberal Democrat technology spokesman in the Lords, who tabled and later withdrew the motion, warned that the use of VPNs by children was widespread. This risks rendering age-assurance measures ineffective, Lord Cle"
The Independent appeals for donations to fund on-the-ground journalism across topics including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech. The outlet investigates items such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and produces documentaries highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights. The Independent says it avoids paywalls and relies on contributions from those who can afford it to keep reporting accessible. A tech minister said there are no current plans to ban VPNs but stated that nothing is off the table for keeping children safe. Baroness Liz Lloyd noted limited evidence on children's VPN use and rejected a Lords motion regretting Ofcom's Protection of Children Codes of Practice. The Online Safety Act 2023 places duties on platforms to steer children away from harmful content.
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